Reviews for Stella's Cafe & Catering in Stockton, IL
They have a cool ceiling. ???? Clearly a local's joint and outsiders are not greeted with welcome arms. We stood for a full... minute before we finally asked and a terrified fourteen year old told us we could sit anywhere. We sat and were ignored until weinquired about a menu and were told that on Sundays it's buffet only. We serve our plates and sit down. We wait another minutebecause we still don't have silverware or coffee and finally ask if we can get some. We're told we have to get it ourselves?! There was no water offered or service provided. Food was okay for buffet. Read more
The only option when we had was a buffet so we agreed we would stay and do the buffet. Being a chef and someone who teaches food... sanitation for the state of Illinois I maintain high expectations when eating out. First let me say all staff need to beproperly trained in food safety and sanitation. The woman replenishing the buffet picked pancakes up with her bare hands - herbare hands!!! The gentleman at the omelet station did not have liquid eggs stored properly and the amount of cross contaminationthat took place was alarming. The fresh cut fruit tasted like onions - obviously cut on the same cutting board as onions. Verydisappointed. Once I witnessed the buffet food being touched with bare hands we got up from out table, paid our tab and left.Hoping no one gets sick today. Read more
Staff was very nice and accommodating. We stopped by for a quick lunch and had to leave in 30 minutes (totally our fault). They... prepped the food very quickly and the food was very good. We ordered a salad, the big mc, and the BYO burger. All options weredelicious. Thanks to the staff! Read more
So, I never got any food. Arrived at 12:55pm on Sunday only to be told they are closing their buffet line, an hour before they... close? no more food! Their hours of operation are until 2pm! Two paying customers lost! The dark haired and pierced lady isobviously not the owner! Read more
The best breakfast place around! Real homemade food, friendly service. If you are within 50 miles you have to stop and try it.
My husband and I stopped here for a quick bite to eat before heading to Apple River Canyon State Park. The staff was friendly... and the food was good. I had a grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup. I wished it came with a pickle spear instead of slices,but overall, a nice lunch experience. Read more
Fantastic restaurant and home made bread. The interior is beautifully restored with almost everything original from the late... 1800s. Quite busy at times but very friendly. Great value with every meal. Read more
Had a delightful experience here. Came from Savanna Il for a drive and stopped here for lunch. Randomly. Great lunch and Eva... our waitress was very kind and professional. Biggest kindness gift was someone/somebody bought our lunch anonymously. What abeautiful kind thing to do! Thank you so very much. Food was good. Tomato bisque and grilled cheese. I had gyros and madedelicious. Thanks Stella's! Read more